Category:Oil Painting

Claire Kendrick’s Artistic Journey: Bridging Realism and Impressionism

This painting was part of the 2023 Oil Painters of America Spring Online Showcase. “One Day” 36×36 Oil on Canvas | Available via Atlantic Contemporary Gallery, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. FL OPA strives to maintain the highest ethical practices and levels of integrity in oil painting. Our intent is to be true to the history of oil painting and the traditions that have been upheld for centuries. Claire Kendrick, an affiliated member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), showcased her

Read More »

Cape Cod Life, Demo at Trees Place!

Living in Saint Augustine, FL, Claire J Kendrick has firmly established herself as a working artist. Claire became an American Citizen in 2022, having been here for 18 years, Claire grew up in Northern Ireland and is proud of her British & Irish roots. Claire has had a connection with Cape Cod since 2012 when she visited for the first time. This easterly outcrop of the United States, Cape Cod with its dramatic sea and changing skies touched an emotional

Read More »

Make a Statement!

A timeless decorating favorite, a dramatic still life painting as a focal point. In your living room or mud room …lol. Highlighting an area with a fabulous piece of art is the perfect way to add a dramatic focal point to an area. Here is an example of two very different settings. The Still Life Painting is called “Renew” 48×36, Original Oil on Canvas $7825. Contrast Wall – color blocking in interior design has been a major trend and can

Read More »

Summer Vibes

Great Color, Texture and Summer Vibes in these landscape paintings by Claire J Kendrick at CJK-Studio. Transform your space, give as a sensational graduation, present or anniversary gift. Celebrate Spring is here! Thanks @artoncentre for finding a new home for this vertical marsh painting. If you have an entry or specific area that needs a custom size painting please get in touch. Claire can have custom canvases made to size. Price on request. Love the South (Featured Image) 30×48 –

Read More »

Fort Mose Historic State Park

On the beautiful grounds of Fort Mose State Park visitors can explore interpretive resources and two boardwalks that extend deep into the marsh. I have plein air painted from both sites, both equally stunning yet quite different. Many people miss the northern boardwalk opting for the more popular Freedom Trail Boardwalk. It leads to a view of the site where the fort would have been. More than 300 years ago, courageous Africans escaped enslavement in British colonies. They fled south

Read More »

Love Collecting Art, Valentines Inspiration!

The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart. (Maya Angelou) This is such a beautiful quote and applies so well to the visual arts. If art can captivate someone for long enough that they see it and connect, its a honor for me as an artist. For each piece is created with a mix of love, curiosity, skill, stamina. A painting can fail or be

Read More »

The Gallery at Tree’s Place

RTE 6A at 28   Orleans, Massachusetts 02653   PHONE 508.255.1330 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday form 10AM -5:30PM Happy Holidays! Our annual small works show is now online and in the main gallery. There are more than 100 works to choose from – all in time for holiday gift giving. Give the gift of fine art for joy that lasts a lifetime! On view until December 24th. Free and open to the public. For all inquiries, please call 508-255-1330, or you

Read More »

Surprise and Celebrate!

A selection of small works available at CJK – Studio. Fine Art Paintings for the gift giving season. How about a coastal theme, choose from a selection of small scale oil paintings inspired by movement and the energy of the ocean. Custom framing make these small gems, a stand out choice. Original and unique gifts for under the tree this Christmas. Available from CJK- Studio – December 2nd, 2022 Art Walk

Read More »

Interview with Canvas Rebel Magazine

Read more in an interview with Canvas Rebel, I give my thoughts on partnering with Gallery’s, and as an artist the importance of professional representation. “The goal is to build a team. Sure, I’m an independent self-employed artist. “No man is an island” From years of working in large design teams I miss the collaboration in the office environment but find it in different ways and recognize the strength in taking time to build and develop relationships beyond my studio

Read More »